ster Gao. Didn't you say for us to wait here for good news" Ye Shaojie also spoke up."Don’t worry; it’s still early," Su Xiaocan didn’t seem too concerned about the matter.Gao Mingyang had a gloomy ex...Chapter 1318: Internet Risks

Risks of going online are high, meeting net friends is even more perilous. Shen Yun should now truly understand this saying, as her tragedy stems from a meeting with an internet acquaintance.

The things that happen on the internet aren't always reliable because you often don't know who's on the other side of the screen—sometimes it might not even be a real person at all. There's a legendary story about a clever cat chatting with people, and although video calls are popular these days, they can also be faked. Video calls only reveal whether someone is male or female; it doesn't tell you if they're a wolf in sheep's clothing.

For example, Shen Yun’s internet acquaintance claimed to be a student at Yue Nan University. Not only was he handsome but he was also very adept at playing games with her online, chatting on YY (a voice chat platform), and other activities. His eloquence was superb; sweet nothings flowed effortlessly from his mouth, leaving Shen Yun utterly enchanted. She then traveled nearly a thousand miles from Jiang Hai City to Yue Nan City for an in-person meeting.

Initially, when she met him, Shen Yun felt very happy. The real man seemed even better than what he was online—truly the high-earning handsome rich guy. They naturally went to a hotel room and had fun. For the first few days in Yue Nan City, Shen Yun enjoyed herself immensely. However, her nightmare began without warning; one evening after having fun with this "handsome rich" net friend, she fell into a deep sleep. She woke up in the middle of the night to find another man engaging in inappropriate behavior on her body, but he was not her handsome internet acquaintance.

Shen Yun's nightmare truly began from that moment. Soon after, she realized she had fallen into a den of criminals; there were many other girls trapped in this same situation. Her "handsome rich" net friend wasn't actually wealthy or high-earning at all—merely one of the tools used by those running the den to lure women. From that night on, she was kept under strict surveillance and made to go out and entertain guests; if she tried to resist or escape, she would be severely beaten, and in extreme cases, killed. She witnessed another girl being murdered right before her eyes, and when she attempted to seek help from a guest, she received only torment instead of assistance. When she tried calling the police, no rescue came—only a beating and threats that they would kill her entire family; these criminals had thoroughly investigated all information about her home.

Shen Yun became increasingly desperate as she realized the extent of these people's influence surpassed her imagination; it was completely beyond her ability to handle. They had also made it clear that they knew everything about her family and were aware that her family lacked any background or support. Even if things escalated, it wouldn't affect them at all. If she complied with their demands, apart from losing her freedom, she could still live a decent life. At the very least, she would be better off than an ordinary courtesan because they catered to high-end clients, and sometimes she only needed to entertain one guest every few days.

However, this was not the kind of life Shen Yun wanted to lead. To be honest, Shen Yun wasn't a very conservative girl; she had boyfriends in high school and switched them around during college. Even if she genuinely wanted to become a courtesan, she would at least want one that offered her freedom rather than being kept like livestock. Therefore, despite nearing despair, she never gave up on the idea of escaping.

Tonight, Shen Yun entertained another client at Moonfall Lake Hotel. As she left, she unexpectedly ran into Xia Tian, and this encounter suddenly brought hope to her desperate situation. Even though she wasn't close with Xia Tian, she was familiar with Liu Yunshe who had boasted about how powerful her brother-in-law was in front of her countless times. She had also seen Xia Tian's abilities firsthand, making her realize that he was her only hope. So, without hesitation, she sought help from Xia Tian.

She was saved by Xia Tian, but now she still felt very uneasy. She hoped to return to Jianghai City as soon as possible because she knew that while these people's influence might be significant, it primarily extended within Yenan City and at most throughout the province of Jiangnan; they couldn't extend their reach to Jianghai City. Only by returning to Jianghai would she feel truly safe.

Shen Yun clearly wasn't a very smart woman, as evidenced by her being lured here by an online acquaintance to be sold. However, she also hadn’t become completely incapable of thinking for herself, especially after the recent events that had taught her much about life. She was well aware that Xia Tian wouldn't care too much about her wellbeing and only saved her out of consideration for Liu Yunshe's sake. If she wanted Xia Tian to help her, she would have to seek assistance from Liu Yunshe.

For this reason, the first call she made wasn't to her family but to Liu Yunshe.

Hearing that Shen Yun had suffered so much over the phone, Liu Yunsyng felt sympathetic and indignant. She promised to call her formidable brother-in-law immediately and ask him for help to vent her anger.

However, Shen Yun, who was already scared out of her wits, only wished to get home safely. As for seeking revenge or venting her anger, she no longer had any such thoughts; all she wanted was Liu Yunsyng's help in speaking with Xia Tian and asking him to take her back to Jianghai, as she couldn't trust anyone else from Yue Nan City.

The call lasted half an hour before Shen Yun finally hung up. If not for wanting Liu Yunsyng to call Xia Tian sooner, she might have continued crying over the phone.

After hanging up, Shen Yun remembered something and looked at Hu Feifei beside her. Feeling a bit embarrassed, she wiped away her tears and handed the phone back to Hu Feifei: "I'm sorry, Police Officer Hu. I've used your phone for so long. I... I'll pay you back the call charges."

Half an hour of long-distance calls did cost quite a bit, but Hu Feifei clearly didn't mind such small amounts of money. She shook her head and looked at Shen Yun with sympathy: "Don't mention any call charges. You just rest assured. Even if Xia Tian doesn't want to handle this matter, I will definitely take care of it for you. I'll make sure those bastards get what they deserve."

In Hu Feifei's view, there were already a few people lying on the ground downstairs, and even if the police had real members from that gang, with her connections in the provincial department to pressure them, this local police force should handle the case impartially. As long as they followed the線索 (clues), it shouldn't be too difficult to put an end to this group completely. Even if she couldn't achieve that much, arresting the man who sold Shen Yun should also not be too hard.

Thinking of the people downstairs, Hu Feifei was about to call Tian Bohong to inquire about the situation when suddenly his phone rang.

"Group Leader Tian, have you brought those individuals to the police station yet You must thoroughly interrogate them; they might be involved in something serious…" As soon as Hu Feifei answered the phone and began speaking, she heard a sentence from the other end that made her go speechless. "What Group Leader Tian, could you repeat what you just said"

"Chief Hu, my men didn't see anyone." On the other side of the line, Tian Bohong repeated what he had just said. "The entrance to Moonfall Lake Hotel is clean; there are no injured individuals or damaged vehicles. Not even a single piece of shattered glass can be found."

"How could this be" Hu Feifei was clearly incredulous. "I'll go down and take a look!"

"No!" Tian Bohong quickly stopped her; he seemed to have some vague understanding. "Chief Hu, you're new here, so there are certain things that you might not know yet. It would be best if you didn't go downstairs alone. If you really insist on going down, make sure to do it with Group Leader Xia’s company or else it won’t be very safe."

"Group Leader Tian, do you know something about what's going on" Hu Feifei couldn't help but ask.

"Chief Hu, I can only say that I have nothing to do with it. But if you really want to handle this case, the best way would be for an order to come down from higher up. Otherwise, it wouldn't be good for you," Tian Bofeng paused slightly, "That's all I can say for now. Moreover, by common sense, if someone could clean the scene that thoroughly, they would also have the means to take Chief Hu away without a trace. So no matter what the truth is, it’s not advisable for you to go downstairs alone."

"Thank you for reminding me, Group Leader Tian. I’ll keep that in mind," thought Hu Feifei as she felt a slight unease, realizing there was indeed something seriously wrong with this case—so much so that even the head of the city’s major cases unit, Tian Bofeng, seemed to be on edge about it. However, him telling her these details already showed great consideration.

"Chief Hu, in short, as a woman, try not to get involved in this matter; otherwise, you might find yourself in a difficult situation," warned Tian Bofeng before hanging up the call.

Seated on the lip of the balcony, Hu Feifei’s pretty face was showing signs of anger. She picked up her phone and put it down again, repeating this action several times. It was clear she was struggling with whether or not to seek help from higher authorities.

"Officer Hu, let's just forget about it. I really don’t want to pursue this further—we can't win against them," Shen Yun couldn't hold back and said at this moment.

A light knocking sound suddenly came from outside, rhythmic and steady.

Hu Feifei walked towards the mn door and asked, "Who is it"

"Deputy Chief Hu, we are from the city police department. The chief sent us to protect you because he's worried that you might not be safe here," a woman's voice came from outside.

Hu Feifei opened the door mn and saw two female officers standing at the door. Without any suspicion, she let them in.

However, when they entered, Hu Feifei suddenly frowned slightly: "How did the chief know that I am not safe here I didn't call him!"

The lead officer suddenly l a sly smile: "Of course you're not safe here. Because we are here now!"

As she spoke, this officer suddenly covered Hu Feifei's mouth, while the other officer rushed towards Shen Yun.ce around but couldn't help feeling puzzled. Before she came here, she had learned that several people were determined to get the authentic Tang Bohu piece. Yet now there wasn’t even one person compet...